Packed full of flavor and nourishing goodness, this recipe is a must try!  Eggplant has been proven to lower cholesterol and reduce free radicals in the joints, which is great for those suffering from arthritis.  Another source of arthritis relief is from the enormous amount of copper found in sesame seeds.  Read all about these health benefits and more here.  The tapioca flour keeps the pork moist, while remaining gluten free.  This dish has depth of flavor that will leave your tastebuds satisfied.  Check out this paleo recipe below!

Paleo Recipe: Sesame Pork and Eggplant Stir Fry

Sauce:

1 cup Osso Good Bone Broth Chicken

6 Tbsp coconut aminos

3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

2 Tbsp fish sauce

2 tsp tapioca flour

Stir-Fry:

3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

2 tsp coconut aminos

2 tsp tapioca flour

1 lb pastured pork tenderloin, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1/4 inch thick

2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger

5 garlic cloves, minced

2 scallions, minced

2 Tbsp coconut oil

1 lb eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch pieces

1 small red onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick

1 c coarsely chopped fresh basil

2 tsp sesame seeds

Preparation:

1. Whisk all of the ingredients together for the sauce. Set to the side.
2. Whisk 2 Tbsp sesame oil, coconut aminos, and flour in medium bowl until smooth, then stir in pork.  In separate bowl, combine ginger, garlic, scallions, and remaining 1 Tbsp sesame oil
3. Heat 1 tsp coconut oil in skillet over medium high heat until melted.  Add pork, cooking until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.  Transfer to a clean bowl.
4. Heat 2 tsp coconut oil in now empty skillet until melted.  Add eggplant and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.  Transfer to a clean bowl.
5. Heat 2 tsp coconut oil in now empty skillet until melted.  Add red onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.  Return eggplant to skillet and cook vegetables for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Push vegetables to sides of skillet.  Add ginger mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.  Stir mixture into vegetables.
7. Whisk sauce to recombine.  Add to skillet.  Cook, stirring constantly until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.  Stir in pork.  Off heat, stir in basil.  Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.  Serves 4.  Recipe adapted from America’s Test Kitchen.

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